I'm In It For The Long Haul
- Category: Artists
- Published on Sunday, 03 July 2011 18:14
- Written by Mario
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I've discovered Phil Lomac on SellaBand quite a while ago. Now we've managed to get our interview done. And I'm happy about that ... because his music is really worth supporting. So don't let him down with his music project ... he really deserves to get our support ...
50K MUSIC: Who are you, where do you come from, ...? Please tell us something about Phil Lomac.
Phil: Musician Songwriter, currently in Chicago, grew up in Germany, starting playing music there, was there when the Berlin Wall opened up, stood on top of it, very inspirational since have been in many bands and played all over from the Hard Rock Cafes to the Chicken Wire clubs in South Georgia. You can get a little more info and hear music at http://www.phillomac.com
50K MUSIC: How did you discover SellaBand? What do you expect there?
Phil: I forget how I discovered it...was just looking for a place to raise money for a recording. I did something similar on a previous album. I had 50 friends and family invest small amounts that together equaled enough to do a complete recording and release. There are other things out there now too like kickstarter.com. A lot of littles can make a big idea happen.
50K MUSIC: How are you going to convince people to believe (and invest) in you?
Phil: I have been doing music for over 20 years, I have 3 kids now and I am still pursuing my passion. I am in it for the long haul. You don't play because you want to make it, you play because you love it, I guess I can't really ever let it go once it got in me.
50K MUSIC: It seems to be hard to raise funds on SellaBand at the moment. Do you have a plan B for funding your music?
Phil: Plan B will be to raise the money using a kickstarter model where we get lots of people to give a little to fund the CD in exchange for equity in the sales, and/or swag.
50K MUSIC: You've just started your project on SellaBand. Have you thought about the time after reaching the goal of 15k yet? What are your plans then?
Phil: Right now I am working in a new set of musicians. To get ready for recording we are playing around Chicago to tighten our sound and work out parts for new songs. Next show is August 1st at the Double Door downstairs in the Dirtroom lounge
50K MUSIC: And last question: How can we support you to speed up raising your budget?
Phil: Help get the word out...there are people who support independent music and are patrons of the arts...help us reach those people.
